Lesson 24.1
       Family Plans
         GOALS
         Describe the steps, costs, and planning 
             involved in getting married.
         Discuss important family living decisions.
         Outline the steps needed to plan a 
             successful vacation.
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       Marriage and Commitment
         Engagement
              When a couple decides to commit to a life 
                  together, they become engaged, or formally 
                  pledged to each other. 
              An engagement period of six months to a 
                  year allows the couple time to prepare for 
                  the wedding, make plans for the future, and 
                  set joint goals.
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       Marriage and Commitment
         Premarital counseling
              Many honest discussions about goals and 
                  values should precede the wedding. 
              It’s also important to discuss issues that may 
                  affect family life, such as career goals, 
                  political and religious  beliefs, roles (such as 
                  who pays the bills), hobbies, vacations, and 
                  living preferences and habits.
              Some religions require premarriage 
                  counseling sessions. 
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       Marriage and Commitment
         Ceremony plans and costs
              Budget worksheet
              Guest list
              Wedding party
                    The wedding party consists of the people who 
                      are active participants in the wedding ceremony.
              Paying for the wedding and related 
                  expenses
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       Type of Wedding
         A formal wedding may be held in the 
             daytime or in the evening, and 
             participants as well as guests wear 
             formal attire.
         A semiformal wedding usually is held 
             during the afternoon or early evening, 
             with less formal wear required of guests.
         An informal wedding may be held 
             outside, in a church, or almost anywhere.
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